Breastfeeding Resources
After receiving an initial diagnosis of congenital heart disease, one of the most common questions families have is, "Can I breastfeed my baby after birth?"
If your goal is to breastfeed your baby, that is our team's goal as well. We work one-on-one with families to be able to safely provide breast milk for their babies – whether through direct breastfeeding, bottle feeding expressed breast milk or expressed milk through a feeding tube.
Lurie Children’s offers many resources for mothers and families, including certified breastfeeding specialists and international board-certified lactation consultants, that can help you reach your breastfeeding goals.
If you have any questions regarding breastfeeding your baby, please watch the videos below or contact our team at 1.866.338.2524 (1.866.FETAL24) or fetalhealth@luriechildrens.org.